Other Military

Time broadcasting instruments at Naval Observatory, 1917. From the Naval Observatory website: "The U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO) provides a wide range of astronomical data and products, and serves as the official source of time for the U.S. Department of Defense and a standard of time for the entire United States." Harris & Ewing, photographer. LOC original medium: glass negative.

Santa Claus and little girl on deck of the U.S.S. New York, Christmas, 1925. The USS New York (BB-34) was a U.S. Navy battleship built in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. One of the bridges to Manhattan is visible in the background, so the ship was visiting New York City at the time. Bain News Service, publisher. LOC original medium: glass negative.

Horse and rider jumping a table framed by a dog and a seated horse. Photo is titled 'Monkey Drill' which is a type of horse trick riding. Photo taken at Ft. Myer, a U.S. Army post adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery, in 1929. National Photo Company. LOC original medium: glass negative.